- 01 About the Institution
- 02 Information We Collect
- 03 Personal Information
- 04 Non-Personal Information
- 05 How We Use Information
- 06 Cookies & Analytics
- 07 Sharing of Information
- 08 Third-Party Services
- 09 Communication Policy
- 10 Data Security
- 11 Data Retention
- 12 User Privacy Rights
- 13 Children's Privacy
- 14 External Links
- 15 Changes to This Policy
- 16 Contact Information
Table of Contents
Cheran College for Women ("CWC", "we", "our", or "the Institution"), functioning under the leadership of Cheran Group of Institutions, is dedicated to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and data rights of female students, applicants, parents, guardians, alumni, and website visitors accessing https://www.cwc.ac.in/.
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, handle, safeguard, and share personal information through our digital platforms, complying with applicable data protection norms and the Information Technology Act of India.
About the Institution
Established in 1991, Cheran College for Women is a premier women's higher education institution located in the Tirupur/Coimbatore region, Tamil Nadu. Affiliated to Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, and recognized by the Government of Tamil Nadu, CWC offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Arts, Science, Commerce, and Computer Applications—including B.A. English, B.Com, B.Com Computer Applications, B.Com Corporate Secretaryship, B.Sc. Computer Science, B.Sc. Information Technology, B.Sc. Costume Design & Fashion, BCA, BBA, and M.Com.
Our website provides authorized academic syllabi, admissions guidance, hostel guidelines, and women empowerment initiatives.
Information We Collect
We collect data necessary to provide personalized admission counseling, verify eligibility for degree courses, communicate campus schedules, and deliver a smooth web browsing experience.
Personal Information
Personal information is captured when prospective students or parents complete inquiry forms, contact administrative desks, or apply online:
- Identity Details: Candidate's full name, parent/guardian name, date of birth, and photograph.
- Contact Coordinates: Mobile number, alternate contact, email address, residential address, district, and pincode.
- Academic History: 10th and 12th standard marks, school board, chosen subjects, and selected undergraduate program.
- Enquiry Specifics: Inquiries regarding campus hostel, bus transport routes, scholarship schemes, or fee installments.
Non-Personal Information
When navigating cwc.ac.in, our servers automatically log technical non-identifying telemetry:
- IP address and approximate network region.
- Device brand, screen viewport, operating system, and browser version.
- Pages accessed, date/time timestamps, duration spent per section, and outbound links clicked.
How We Use Information
Data gathered is processed exclusively for valid educational, administrative, and communicative objectives:
- Guiding prospective women candidates on academic course opportunities and careers.
- Validating eligibility against Bharathiar University norms.
- Administering application records, counseling invitations, and document verification.
- Communicating orientation dates, fee notices, and collegiate calendar milestones.
- Securing our server environment and optimizing site performance.
Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website uses standard browser cookies to preserve user session states and assess user traffic patterns.
Visitors may disable or clear cookies through their browser preferences without losing access to basic informational pages on our portal.
Sharing of Information
Zero Data Sale Commitment: Cheran College for Women never sells, leases, or trades student, parent, or applicant information to commercial advertisers.
Data is shared solely under controlled institutional circumstances:
- Cheran Group Admission Network: Inter-departmental coordination across Cheran Group institutions to assist applicants exploring alternative academic programs.
- Authorized Technological Vendors: Secure technological partners (e.g., NoPaperForms chatbot infrastructure, transactional SMS gateways, cloud hosting providers) bound by confidentiality terms.
- Regulatory & University Authorities: Bharathiar University authorities or statutory regulatory bodies when required for official enrollment, examination registration, or statutory audits.
Third-Party Services
Our web platform interfaces with verified third-party communication utilities:
- NoPaperForms Admissions Bot: An interactive assistant answering admission questions.
- WhatsApp Official Helpline: Direct institutional mobile support via WhatsApp API.
- Google Analytics & Maps: Web traffic assessment and interactive campus directions.
- Collexo Payment Gateway: Encrypted online tuition and fee collection portal.
Communication Policy
By submitting contact details on cwc.ac.in, you consent to receive communication from Cheran College for Women via:
- Telephone calls from academic counselors concerning course admission procedures.
- SMS alerts communicating critical admission milestones, deadlines, and counseling alerts.
- WhatsApp messages providing brochures, fee structures, and campus event updates.
You may opt-out from non-mandatory communications at any time by notifying our office at cheran.cwc@cherancolleges.org.
Data Security
We enforce robust organizational, physical, and technological defenses—including SSL/TLS encryption, firewall architectures, and restricted database permissions—to protect personal data against accidental loss, unauthorized access, or tampering.
While we implement rigorous security measures, digital data transmission across the open internet inherently carries some risk, and absolute digital infallibility cannot be assured.
Data Retention
Applicant inquiry records are stored for the duration of the corresponding academic admission cycle. Formally admitted student records are preserved in perpetuity pursuant to university archival mandates.
User Privacy Rights
Under Indian privacy principles, users possess the following rights:
- The right to inspect personal information submitted to our institution.
- The right to request rectification of inaccurate, incomplete, or obsolete records.
- The right to request erasure of non-statutory enquiry records.
- The right to revoke communication consent for future calls and newsletters.
Children's Privacy
Our degree programs cater to students who have finished higher secondary schooling (generally 17 years and older). We do not deliberately solicit data from children younger than 16 without explicit parental supervision.
External Links
Our website may contain hyperlinks leading to external portals (such as Bharathiar University, Government scholarship portals, or social media sites). Cheran College for Women has no control over and assumes no liability for the privacy standards of external websites.
Changes to This Policy
We reserve the prerogative to modify this Privacy Policy periodically. Modifications take effect immediately upon posting to this page with the modified effective date. Continued usage of our website signifies your acceptance of the updated terms.
Contact Information
For inquiries, clarifications, or privacy-related requests, please reach out to our institutional administrative office:
Institution
Cheran College for Women
Campus Address
JJ Nagar, Kangeyam Main Road, Arasampalayam, Tirupur, Tamil Nadu – 641604, India